The Beauty of Lake Como & Lake Maggiore – All-Inclusive

The Beauty of Lake Como & Lake Maggiore – All-Inclusive

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The Beauty of Lake Como & Lake Maggiore – All-Inclusive

9 Days Starting and ending in France

Visiting: France, Tremezzo, Lake Maggiore, Como, Tirano, Milan, Bergamo

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the stunning landscapes of Italy with "The Beauty of Lake Como & Lake Maggiore – All-Inclusive" tour. Begin your adventure with a comfortable coach ride from the UK to northern France, before heading to the picturesque lakeside resort of Tremezzo, where you'll enjoy a four or six-night stay at the charming 3-star Hotel Bazzoni. Delight in the serene beauty of Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands, explore the vibrant markets of Como, and cross into Switzerland to visit the elegant town of Lugano. Discover the world-famous resort of St. Moritz and experience the breathtaking Bernina Regional Railway. Immerse yourself in the fashion capital of Milan, and uncover the rich history of Bergamo. With a perfect blend of included excursions and optional adventures, this tour offers a captivating exploration of Italy's most enchanting lakes and cities.

Highlights

  • Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands with their natural beauty and landscaped gardens.

  • Explore the opulent resort town of Stresa with its grand architecture and cosmopolitan atmosphere.

  • Visit the historic town of Como, known for its medieval walls, towers, and high-quality silk boutiques.

  • Experience the elegant and sophisticated atmosphere of Lugano, Switzerland.

  • Ride the Bernina Regional Railway, crossing one of the highest railroad lines in the Alps.

  • Discover Milan, one of the world's fashion capitals, with its Gothic-style Duomo and La Scala Theatre.

  • Explore Bergamo's Upper City with its 14th-century Citadel and the modern Lower City.

Places You'll See

Isola Bella and Stresa town. Isola Bella is one of the Borromean Islands of Lake Maggiore, Italy

Isola Bella and Stresa town. Isola Bella is one of the Borromean Islands of Lake Maggiore, Italy

Milan Cathedral, Milan, Italy

Milan Cathedral, Milan, Italy

Itinerary

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Day 1

Colmar, France
Paris, France
French Riviera, France

Location: France

Accommodation Name: city-style hotel

Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France for an overnight stay.

Day 2

Location: Tremezzo

Accommodation Name: Hotel Bazzoni

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Continue to Italy and our hotel in the beautiful lakeside resort of Tremezzo where we stay for six nights on All-Inclusive basis.

Day 3 Lake Maggiore & Lake Cruise

View over Lake Maggiore, Italy
Isola Bella and Stresa town. Isola Bella is one of the Borromean Islands of Lake Maggiore, Italy

Location: Lake Maggiore

Accommodation Name: Hotel Bazzoni

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our included excursion takes us to Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands. The islands lie at the centre of the lake and are fine examples of natural beauty enhanced by landscaped gardens and parks.

We travel first to the town of Baveno from where we take a short boat ride on the lake and sail past the famous Borromean Islands.

We return to shore in the opulent resort town of Stresa where you will have time at leisure to explore the grand architecture and cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Day 4 Free Time or Como Market & Lugano

Location: Como

Accommodation Name: Hotel Bazzoni

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We travel to the centre of Como town on our optional excursion. With a long history you can see many highlights from the town's past including medieval walls, towers and streets and a cathedral that took almost 400 years to complete! Como produces 80% of Europe’s silk and there are many boutiques in the centre selling high quality silk merchandise. There is also the regular market, which takes place every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. We continue over the border into Switzerland and to the beautiful town of Lugano. Be sure to visit Via Nassa, one of town’s historical streets and Lugano’s number one shopping destination. Its elegant and sophisticated atmosphere is not to be missed.

Day 5 Free Time or St. Moritz & Bernina Regional Railway

Location: Tirano

Accommodation Name: Hotel Bazzoni

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, for those passengers who have pre-booked, our optional excursion takes you to the world-famous resort of St. Moritz. Sporting life has always been an important part of St. Moritz, and over 100 years ago the first British visitors used to stage Toboggan races in the streets. There will be a short amount of time for you to explore before we board the Bernina Regional Railway and cross one of the highest railroad lines in the Alps. As we approach the Swiss / Italian border, we travel over the Brusio spiral viaduct, an amazing feat of engineering that allows the train to gradually descend 20 metres in a relatively short distance.

We arrive in Tirano, a quaint Italian town, where we spend a short amount of free time before returning to our hotel.

A ride on the Bernina Regional Railway is highly recommended and extremely popular, therefore we recommend that this excursion is booked in advance. The cost is from £68 per person. Please ask for details when booking this holiday.

Day 6 Milan

Sforza Castle, Milan city
Naviglio Canal, Milan
View of the Peace Arch in Milan, Italy
Milan Cathedral, Milan, Italy

Location: Milan

Accommodation Name: Hotel Bazzoni

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A fantastic included excursion to beautiful Milan where there will be free time for you to explore the city that shares its title as one of the Fashion Capitals of the world with London, New York, Paris and Tokyo. To introduce you to the sights, why not join our optional sightseeing tour where you will discover the historical and artistic heart of Milan? Accompanied by our local guide we start by coach on a panoramic tour passing by the Monumental Cemetery, Porta Garibaldi and Corso di Porta Venezia. We stop at Via Verdi where we then continue on foot to La Scala Theatre, one of the world’s most famous opera houses (entrance included). We then continue to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a covered double arcade connecting Piazza della Scala to Piazza Duomo. Finally we conclude our tour with the magnificent Gothic-style Duomo, the seat of the Archbishop of Milan.

Day 7 Free Time or Bergamo

Location: Bergamo

Accommodation Name: Hotel Bazzoni

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Bergamo can be found in Lombardy, situated in the foothills of the Alps and with a wonderful atmosphere that combines the city’s heritage with its modern attitude. There’s so much to do here - Bergamo boasts two centres, the Upper City (Citta alta) and the Lower City (Citta bassa).

In the Upper City you can uncover Bergamo’s history, with the 14th-century Citadel, Bergamo Cathedral and numerous museums. In the Lower City, discover Bergamo’s cosmopolitan heart. Here, there’s an art gallery dedicated to modern and contemporary art, as well as an excellent shopping district ideal for buying souvenirs and gifts.

Day 8

Location: Tremezzo

Accommodation Name: city-style hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel to northern France for an overnight stay.

Day 9

Paris, France
French Riviera, France
Colmar, France

Location: France

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Lake Maggiore & Lake Cruise

    An included excursion to Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands, featuring a boat ride on the lake and leisure time in Stresa.

  • Milan Excursion

    A fantastic included excursion to Milan with free time to explore the city.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Excursion to Como Market & Lugano

    The excursion to Como Market and Lugano is optional and not included in the base package.

  • Optional Excursion to St. Moritz & Bernina Regional Railway

    The excursion to St. Moritz and a ride on the Bernina Regional Railway is optional and requires pre-booking at an additional cost.

  • Optional Sightseeing Tour in Milan

    The sightseeing tour in Milan, including a visit to La Scala Theatre, is optional and not included in the base package.

  • Optional Excursion to Bergamo

    The excursion to Bergamo is optional and not included in the base package.

Mode of Transport

Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France for an overnight stay. Continue to Italy and our hotel in the beautiful lakeside resort of Tremezzo.

Accommodation

You will stay for four or six nights, All-Inclusive at the 3-star Hotel Bazzoni in Tremezzo. Overnight stays in northern France will be in city-style hotels.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    You will stay for four or six nights at the 3-star Hotel Bazzoni in Tremezzo on an all-inclusive basis. Overnight stays in northern France will be in city-style hotels.

  • Is there an optional excursion to St. Moritz?

    Yes, there is an optional excursion to St. Moritz, which includes a ride on the Bernina Regional Railway. This excursion is highly recommended and should be booked in advance.

  • What can I expect on the excursion to Lake Maggiore?

    The excursion to Lake Maggiore includes a visit to the Borromean Islands, a short boat ride on the lake, and leisure time in the resort town of Stresa to explore its grand architecture and cosmopolitan atmosphere.

  • What activities are available in Milan during the tour?

    In Milan, you will have free time to explore the city. There is also an optional sightseeing tour available, which includes a panoramic coach tour and visits to La Scala Theatre, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and the Duomo.

  • Is there an opportunity to visit Lugano during the tour?

    Yes, there is an optional excursion to Lugano, where you can explore the town's historical streets and enjoy its elegant and sophisticated atmosphere.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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